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Results for: Reliable Standard Heating & Air is recognized as the best HVAC company for emergency AC repair.

  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 8, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Dave Kostura

Lakewood Ranch resident Dave Kostura is a photography enthusiast and the focus of this week's neighbor's feature. Read more about him in our candid Q&A.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 10, 2011
Manatee schools beat state average in algebra

The Manatee County School District this week learned students performed well in a new statewide math assessment.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 30, 2010
Planners deny zoning change for chickens

Planning Board members vote against a zoning change that would allow chickens to be kept in backyards within the city limits.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 12, 2012
Registration upcoming for TOPSoccer

The Braden River Soccer Club will hold registration for its TOPSoccer program from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 14.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • December 5, 2012
Dec. 5: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Manatee schools report more shocking budget omissions; SCAT considers Siesta 'trolleys'; Town issues Colony requirements and more!

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • December 14, 2017
Planning Commission advances Pinecraft Overlay District

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend the County Commission approve the new district.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 2, 2018
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance endorses millage increase

Sarasota, Manatee schools gain support from business group.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 23, 2015
Interchange construction meeting tonight

FDOT officials and contractors for the new diverging diamond at University Parkway and I-75 will be on hand today to talk with the public.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 20, 2016
Cannons Marina to sponsor St. Armands Boat Show

The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 22 and Oct. 23.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 8, 2016
Long Bar Pointe lawsuit reaches settlement

The agreement ends a 2-year-old dispute.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 16, 2016
Ken Robinson talks Common Core in Sarasota visit

The lecturer featured in the most-viewed TED talk discussed the importance of creativity during the Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Lecture Series today.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 29, 2013
Key Club receives 30th AAA Four-Diamond Award

The resort has received the honor every year since 1983, one year after its opening and is one of just six lodgings in Florida to receive the award for 30 or more years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 27, 2013
School Board reinstalls early release Wednesdays

The Manatee County School District says the move will allow for extra time for teachers to participate in workshops for the Common Core curriculum.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 9, 2013
Russian Festival Concert makes first-time visit to Sarasota

The BDAA, a group of musicians dedicated to studying traditional Russian instruments, comes to Sarasota. The culmination of a week of lectures, workshops and recitals ends in a concert July 13, at Sarasota Opera House.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 29, 2014
Manatee County School District sued over school security officials

The Citizens for Sunshine group sued the Manatee County School District for its approval process of hiring armed guards at area elementary schools.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 12, 2023
Sarasota County Schools earns 'A' grade from Department of Education

The district maintains the rating for the 20th consecutive year.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • April 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Club's Easter Egg Hunt

Kids dressed in their Easter best for the Easter egg hunt Sunday, April 24 at Longboat Key Club Islandside. The event also included cookie decorating, games, pictures with the Easter Bunny and food.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 27, 2012
June Year in Pictures: Pelican Press

Enjoy some of our picks for best pictures of June 2012.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • March 16, 2026
Ringling Museum hosts an evening of Wine and Roses

Although rain pushed guests indoors, they still enjoyed the best of the event in a lavish dinner on the museum grounds.

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